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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY FEBRUARY 6, 2006
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Public Hearings 8:00 P.M. Pasadena Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room 85 East Holly Street, Pasadena
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS (To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Patrick Briggs, Mary Gavel v. City of Pasadena Case No.: United States District Court, No. CV05-6747 FMC
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Karyn Ezell, Richard Kunz Employee Organizations: Pasadena Association of Clerical and Technical Employees/Laborers International Union of North America, Local 777; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858; Pasadena Management Association; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18; International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Service Employees International Union, Local 347; and all Unrepresented Employees
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Public comment will be limited to a total of 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and will continue under Item 11 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)
A. City Manager
(1) RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND BELLEVUE VENTURES, LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TIE-BACKS UNDER THE PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY FOR SUBTERRANEAN PARKING ALONG BELLEVUE DRIVE AND ARROYO PARKWAY Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Adopt a resolution approving a License Agreement with Bellevue Ventures, LLC, for property located at 455 South Arroyo Parkway, with terms and conditions as set forth in the background section of the report. (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, said License Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasadena. 1806k
(2) REJECTION OF BIDS - FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF AGGREGATE BASE, CEMENT SLURRY AND ASPHALT COLD MIX Recommendation of City Manager: Reject all bids received on November 29, 2005. 263k
(3) CONTRACT AWARD TO E.C. CONSTRUCTION CO., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WALKWAY LIGHTING IN CENTRAL PARK AND MEMORIAL PARK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $336,700 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated January 25, 2006, submitted by E. C. Construction Co., in response to the Revised Project Specifications for Installation of Walkway Lighting in Central Park and Memorial Park, Federal-Aid Project RPSTPLE-5064(038), reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required. (2) Adopt a resolution approving Program Supplement Agreement No. M071 to Administrating Agency - State Agreement No. 07-5064 between the City of Pasadena and the State of California, for State Reimbursement of costs for Central Park and Memorial Park, Federal- Aid Project No. RPSTPLE-5064(038). 1023k
(4) AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CONTRACT NO. 18,738 WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC., TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR) FOR THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (CALTECH) MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 18,738 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., to provide additional consultant services for the preparation of the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the Caltech Master Development Plan Amendment in the amount of $25,000. The new total contract amount will be $140,000. 451k
(5) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TO PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENT A CALIFORNIA ENERGY MARKET SOFTWARE SYSTEM Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to: (1) Enter into contracts with the Structure Group (Structure) for: (a) Purchase of the nMarket software system and implementation services for an amount not to exceed $225,000. (b) Provide annual maintenance fees in addition to the above payment for the use of the software in amounts as established by Structure. These fees will be established by contract at $35,000 for the current year and shall escalate at rates not to exceed 10% per year. (c) Provide hosting service for a one-time initial setup fee of $15,000 and an additional monthly maintenance fee for the hardware and software hosting in amount as established by Structure. These fees will be established by contract at $2,500 per month and shall escalate at rates not to exceed 10% per year; (2) Enter into an addendum to the existing contract (No. 16,949-2) with Global Energy Decisions (Global Energy) for interfacing services to the nMarket system at a cost of $40,000 and amending Contract No. 16,949 to a not to exceed amount of $508,300 (increased by $40,000) and to increase the maintenance fee by $4,000 per year (subject to CPI escalation) bringing the total annual maintenance fee to Global Energy for all products to $54,053 (increased by $4,000); and (3) Enter into a contract with EnergyCon, Inc. for implementation, report development, process improvement consulting, and project management for an amount to exceed $90,000. The implementation timeframe is estimated to be 3 - 6 months. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. 1629k
B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10016 Charis Didear $ Not Stated Claim No. 10017 Laurie Walz 833.48 Claim No. 10018 John Paul Woods Not Stated Claim No. 10019 Josephine Zimmerl 75.00 Claim No. 10020 Leslie Hall 10,000.00 Claim No. 10021 Manuel Robles 1,000.00 Claim No. 10022 Leetta Hansen 60.00 Claim No. 10023 Debra Jo Doxey Not Stated
(2) Public Hearings Set
March 6, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission regarding Certificate of Appropriateness for Alteration of Windows and New Fence at 920 Palm Terrace, Pasadena (Washington Square Landmark District)
March 13, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of North Pasadena Heights as a Landmark District
March 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing by the Community Development Commission to Consider the Approval of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan (2006-2007) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50 MILLION AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE, SUBLEASE, REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, AND ESCROW AGREEMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO (See Item 6.C., 8:00 p.m. and related Item 9.B.)
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 2011 NORTH RAYMOND AVENUE AS A LANDMARK Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15308); (2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the house at 2011 N. Raymond Avenue is significant under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040A) because the property is architecturally intact and an excellent example of a builder-designed Arts and Crafts period house; (3) Approve the designation of the property at 2011 N. Raymond Avenue as a landmark; (4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 2011 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, California; (5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 2011 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, California; and (6) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On November 7, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 2011 N. Raymond Avenue as a landmark. 1063k ATTACHMENT A 7512k ATTACHMENT B & C 2168k B. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 970 LAGUNA ROAD (BANCROFT HOUSE) AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15308); (2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the single-family residence at 970 Laguna Road is significant under Criterion C for designation as a historic landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040A) because the property is an exceptional representation of the French Provincial Revival style designed by the architectural firm Van Pelt & Lind; (3) Approve the designation of the property at 970 Laguna Road as a historic landmark; (4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Historic Landmark Designation for 970 Laguna Road, Pasadena, California; (5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Historic Landmark Designation for 970 Laguna Road, Pasadena, California; and (6) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On November 7, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 970 Laguna Road as a historic landmark. 4167k
C. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50 MILLION AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE, SUBLEASE, REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, AND ESCROW AGREEMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO (See related Item 9.B) Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution authorizing issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $50 million and the execution and delivery of a Lease, Sublease, Reimbursement Agreement, and Escrow Agreements and certain other actions relating thereto. 2035k OFFICIAL STATEMENT PART 1 4635k OFFICIAL STATEMENT PART 2 2255k LETTER OF CREDIT PART 1 4869k LETTER OF CREDIT PART 2 4879k LETTER OF CREDIT PART 3 3547k SUBLEASE PART 1 4666k SUBLEASE PART 2 5091k LEASE 1209k BOND INDENTURE PART 1 4817k BOND INDENTURE PART 2 2747k BOND INDENTURE PART 3 5311k BOND INDENTURE PART 4 5498k BOND INDENTURE PART 5 4463k ESCROW AGREEMENT PART 1 2368k ESCROW AGREEMENT PART 2 2369k REMARKETING AGREEMENT 2071k BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT 5231k
D. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4501 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 061201, 500 MADELINE DRIVE Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and (2) Uphold the Zoning Hearing Officer's decision to disapprove Conditional Use Permit No. 4501 and Tentative Tract Map No. 061201 to allow the subdivision of a lot in the Hillside Overlay District into two separate lots, which will result in the creation of a flag lot. 1615k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
B. City Council
(1) REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE BAILEY TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF FLORALINE I. STEVENS TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF FRANCOIS KHOURY TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (Hotel Nomination)
(4) CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4601, 1379 NORTH LAKE AVENUE (Councilmember Gordo) 2466k
(5) DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER FORMATION OF A BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE HOW THE CITY CAN TAKE A GREATER ROLE IN HELPING THE PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO MEET THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR COMMON CONSTITUENCIES (RESIDENTS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY) (Councilmember Tyler) 199k
(6) DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF HOW CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSIONS RECEIVE THEIR ASSIGNMENTS (Councilmember Streator) 322k ATTACHMENT A PART 1 2666k ATTACHMENT A PART 2 5082k ATTACHMENT A PART 3 2378k ATTACHMENT A PART 4 3001k ATTACHMENT A PART 5 3515k ATTACHMENT A PART 6 4127k ATTACHMENT A PART 7 3363k ATTACHMENT A PART 8 4439k ATTACHMENT A PART 9 4200k ATTACHMENT A PART 10 4094k ATTACHMENT A PART 11 5527k ATTACHMENT A PART 12 1846k ATTACHMENT B 1064k ATTACHMENT C 120k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING (To be cancelled)
9. PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - March 22, 2004 277k
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50 MILLION AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE, SUBLEASE, INDENTURE, REMARKETING AGREEMENT, REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO (See related Item 6.D.) Recommendation of Executive Director: Adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $50 million and the execution and delivery of a Lease, Sublease, Indenture, Remarketing Agreement, Reimbursement Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement and an Official Statement and certain other actions relating thereto. 2355k
10. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None
11. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary) 14. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo,Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly
Street, Community Conference Room
February 6, 2006 (Special Meeting at 3:45 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center, Community
Conference Room)
February 20, 2006 (To be canceled)
March 20, 2006
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little, Bill Bogaard, Joyce Streator, Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:15
p.m., Chamber Building,
117 E. Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 4th Floor
February 6, 2006 (Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m. Chamber Building, Conference Room – 4th Floor)
February 13, 2006 (To be canceled)
February 27, 2006
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Chris Holden, Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building, 117 East Colorado
Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
February 28, 2006
March 28, 2006
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler, Steve Haderlein, Joyce Streator,)
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.,
150 South Los Robles Avenue,
Pasadena Water and Power Conference Room, 2nd Floor
February 15, 2006
March 15, 2006
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Victor Gordo, Steve Madison)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building, 117 East
Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
February 6, 2006 (Special Meeting at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center, Community
Conference Room)
March 6, 2006
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
February 13, 2006 (To be cancelled - Lincoln’s Holiday)
February 20, 2006 (To be cancelled - Washington’s Holiday)
February 27, 2006
March 6, 2006
March 13, 2006
March 20, 2006
March 27, 2006
April 3, 2006
April 10, 2006
April 17, 2006
April 24, 2006
May 1, 2006
May 8, 2006
May 15, 2006
May 22, 2006
May 29, 2006 (To be cancelled - Memorial Day Holiday)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:
Designation of 580 North |
Lake Avenue as a Landmark
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Map Amendments
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendment to Modify Density Bonus Provisions
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 361 Adena Street as a Historic Landmark
March 6, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Historic Preservation
Commission regarding Certificate
of Appropriateness for Alteration of Windows and New Fence at 920 Palm Terrace,
Pasadena
(Washington Square Landmark District)
March 13, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of North Pasadena Heights as a Landmark District
March 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing by the Community
Development Commission to
Consider the Approval of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan (2006-2007)
to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development